Oct 2018 EAA CHAPTER 145 SINCE 1962

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1 Oct 2018 EAA CHAPTER 145 SINCE 1962 Chapter Meeting: Saturday, October 13, :00 pm Riverview Airport (08C) in the big hangar ***SPECIAL CHAPTER MEETING*** The EAA Chapter 145 meeting for October will be a cookout and bonfire. We ll be starting at 6pm in the Big Hangar. The meal will be in the Main Hangar, and then move out to the bonfire. Bring a dish to pass, service, hamburgers, hotdogs & drinks will be provided. If you would like, bring a chair to sit around the fire. INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 Color Tour 2 BasicMED 3 Homebuilder Hints 5 Prez Corner COLOR TOUR 6 Upcoming Events Crisp, cool air is circulating throughout Michigan which means fall colors are upon us! Early to mid- October looks to be best time to get out and see the colors this year. The colors last only a few weeks so you ll need to get out while the air is smooth and the visibility and weather is good. YOUNG EAGLES There are no scheduled Young Eagle activates at this time. However, the planning is going on between Y.E. coordinators about next summer activities. Also, Y.E. pilots should have received their 10 for 2018 recently; I received mine last week. Dick EAA145 HANGAR -Todd Verhage has moved his Power Parachute Trike into the hangar for refurbishing. -Scott Dykstra has plans to move his RV-9A into the hangar mid-october. -The Chapter now has a form for members to fill out if they want to put a project in the hangar. -Hangar space is available for anyone working on a project. Contact Dick Foster for details.

2 BasicMed Expiration Dates Are you still fit to fly? By Chad Mayer To ensure uninterrupted compliance with BasicMed, pilots must complete the required comprehensive medical examination and online medical education course within the required and differently calculated time periods. For an airman to act as PIC under BasicMed rules, within the previous 48 months he or she must have received a physical examination by a state-licensed physician who followed and completed the FAA s comprehensive medical examination checklist, while the airman must have completed the online course within the previous 24 calendar months. When the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (FESSA) which contained BasicMed was signed into law, the FAA incorporated the requirements of FESSA into the Federal Aviation Regulations. This involved changes to Part 61, including 61.23(c)(3)(i)(C) and 61.23(c)(3)(i)(D), as well as the inclusion of the new Part 68. Additional FAA guidance on the new regulations is available in Advisory Circular 68-1A. The takeaway is that careful attention must be paid to when the different components of BasicMed lapse and must be completed again. For example, an airman completing the BasicMed checklist and physical exam on May 10, 2017, and the online course on May 20, 2017, would be able to operate under BasicMed through May 31, 2019 (24 calendar months after the online course was completed). If the airman then completes the online course again on May 31, 2019, then he or she would be able to continue operating under BasicMed until May 10, 2021 (NOT May 31, 2021) because 48 months have passed since the physical exam. Completing a new checklist and exam on May 11, 2021 would allow the pilot to operate under BasicMed until May 31, 2021, at which time another online course would be required. It would be advisable to set smartphone or other calendar reminders to keep the applicable expiration days straight. HINTS FOR HOMEBUILDERS

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4 Useful Aviation Mnemonics Here are some handy mnemonics that pilot use to help verify the completion of certain tasks. Of course, conscientious checklist usage should be primary, but these can also help.

5 PRESIDENT S CORNER Chapter members are looking forward to some of the annual activities at Riverview, such as the bonfire in this month and the Christmas brunch in December. As the weather patterns change this time of year, we have more time to work on projects and less time flying. I ll try to get around and visit the various projects and include a report in the following news letters. EAA145 has been informed by EAA HQ that there is possibility of a new EAA chapter starting at Ottawa Exec. (Z98). Currently, this is in the planning stage. EAA HQ is working with EAA145 officers and board members about the impact of a new EAA Chapter in West Michigan. Stay tuned we ll keep you up to date of any developments. Recruiting new members is a common goal for many EAA chapters. Through the Chapter Trial Membership program, we could give prospective chapter members a free 6-month EAA general membership trial, which includes the full set of EAA membership benefits at no cost. Let s identify some people around Riverview, so I can give them a free EAA membership. Cheers, Dick WEST MICHIGAN PILOTS a note from Dick Foster, President EAA145. Need work done on your sport or light aircraft? Look at Riverview airport for the best group of qualified and friendly mechanics in Michigan. Pete. Larry and Bill are a team that will get you back in the air with a minimum of time and money. Here is the contact; yes it s at 08C. Calkins Field Aviation, LLC, (616) PROJECT OF THE MONTH Ercoupe, 1946, Hank Betke. Restoration of a classic aircraft

6 P a g e 6 EAA Chapter 145 website: EAA National website: Riverview Facebook: DUES ARE NOW BEING COLLECTED Dues of $35.00 are payable to "EAA CHAPTER 145" and can be mailed to Bob Swietek at the address listed at the end of the newsletter or brought to the monthly chapter meeting. If you need to make any updates on your contact information, please include the tear-off slip for member data and update with your payment. UPCOMING EVENTS Oct 6 Brooks Field (RMY) Dawn Patrol Fly-In Breakfast Oct 13 Riverview Airport (08C) Meeting - Bon Fire & Potluck Oct 21 Watervliet (40C) Chili Hop Fly-In Nov 10 Riverview Airport (08C) Meeting Dennis Hutchinson - Davis DA-2 Dec 8 Riverview Airport (08C) Meeting Christmas Brunch Jan 12 Riverview Airport (08C) Meeting Sonex B Model Greg Kaat If you know of events that should be on the event calendar, please them to me If you would like to be on the list for meeting and event reminders, or if you would like to receive the newsletter electronically, which is full color and delivered days before the print version please send your address to: randall.houtman@dematic.com The 2017 Officers for EAA145: President, Dick Foster ( c172foster@gmail.com) Vice President, Bruce Whitman ( bwhitmanpe@gmail.com) Secretary/Treasurer, Bob Swietek 6962 Bridgewater Dr. SE Grand Rapids,MI ( airdale69@aol.com) Newsletter Editor, Randy Houtman (randall.houtman@dematic.com) Treasurer s Report: (As of Oct 3st) Liabilities: $ Cash: $95.85 Checking: $74.71 Savings: $ Total: $ Website Editor, Bill Willyard (wgwillyard@att.net) EAA CHAPTER 145 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION / RENEWAL FORM DUES ARE $35.00 PER YEAR JANUARY 1st to DECEMBER 31st Name Co-Pilot / Spouse Address City State / Zip address Home Phone Work Phone National Membership # Aircraft Owned Projects / % Compete Bring this form to the next meeting or mail to: EAA Chapter 145 Treasurer 6962 Bridgewater Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 145 Grand Rapids, Mi